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THE LEGEND UNVEILED: FINAL FANTASY III SHIPS TO RETAILERS
Posted by: EG Admin on November 15, 2006 7:36:30 PM (87 Reads)
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Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive
entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL
FANTASY III, developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, has shipped
to retailers across North America. Released only in Japan for the
Famicom (known as the Nintendo Entertainment System in America) in
1990, FINAL FANTASY III was the first entry in the world-renowned
franchise to sell over a million units. Now, North American users can
experience the untold legend for the first time.
"Until now,
FINAL FANTASY III has seen no remakes or appearances on other platforms
since its original release on the Nintendo Entertainment System in
April 1990," said Hiromichi Tanaka, Director and Executive Producer for
FINAL FANTASY III. "Due to the game's age, a direct port might seem a
bit dated, but now FINAL FANTASY III has been made anew on the
sensational Nintendo DS platform, including new graphics in 3D,
rebalanced jobs, and brand-new characterization for the four young
heroes, who are now more dynamic than ever. As the only game in the
FINAL FANTASY series that had not previously been localized, we are
very pleased to finally bring FINAL FANTASY III across the ocean to
players in North America. We hope that not only FINAL FANTASY fans, but
a wide variety of players in North America enjoy the new FINAL FANTASY
III."
FINAL FANTASY III takes players into the next generation
of handheld RPGs by delivering an experience that takes full advantage
of the Nintendo DS hardware. With an innovative interface that utilizes
the DS touch screen along with the advanced Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
capabilities, FINAL FANTASY III presents an entirely new take on the
only FINAL FANTASY never localized for North America. Users can also
experience the title that introduced the popular moogles, summons, and
the dynamic job system, which have become some of the most recognized
elements of FINAL FANTASY, and experience them on the road, in the
outdoors or in the comfort of their living rooms.
Story
Protected
by the crystals of light, the once peaceful land has forever been
changed by the great tremor. Without warning, the earthquake pulled the
crystals into the earth, upsetting the world's fragile balance. It
seems as if all hope is lost but as the Gulgan prophecy foretold, four
souls blessed with the light shall once again restore balance to the
world
Near the small village of Ur, fate guides Luneth to a
sentient crystal that changes his life forever. As the light of the
crystal fades, Luneth embarks on a journey to seek three others who
share his destiny to search for the remaining crystals, and fight the
battle of light and darkness
FEATURES
- The missing link in the evolution of FINAL FANTASY is unveiled North American gamers experience a tale untold
- A dynamic job-changing system allows for more than 279,000 party variations
- The touch screen interface seamlessly utilizes DS capabilities explore dungeons, dispatch foes and cast spells using the DS stylus
- A complete visual overhaul breathes new life into a classic colorful 3D graphics bring FINAL FANTASY III into the new millennium
- Take advantage of both the wireless local area connection and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to access the Mognet and communicate with other players as well as NPCs, and uncover hidden dungeons, quests and items
- Character Designer Akihiko Yoshida, of the award-winning and critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XII, lends his talents by designing the four main characters and the outfits of their unique jobs
FINAL FANTASY III is rated E 10+ (Everyone 10+) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). For more information about the ESRB, please visit: www.esrb.org. FINAL FANTASY III will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $39.99 (USD). Additional information on FINAL FANTASY III can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/ff3
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